I purchased a freehold house in Taplow but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Taplow and has limited impact for conveyancing in Taplow but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be extinguished.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Taplow. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 10/4/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Taplow is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Taplow are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Taplow you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Taplow may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Taplow and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act affords security of tenure to business tenants, granting the right to make a request to court for a new lease and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Taplow
My uncle has urged me to appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Taplow. Do I follow his recommendation?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Taplow conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to seek recommendations from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the firm that you are considering.
I have read on a number of online forums that when choosing a conveyancing lawyer they must be approved by your bank. It happens to be my first home move but I have an AIP via Halifax and I already have a bricks and morter conveyancing solicitor in Taplow at the ready. Can Halifax need an approved conveyancer to be instructed? Does a directory of panel firms even exist for my conveyancing in Taplow?
You need to instruct a solicitor that is on the Halifax panel. The first thing to do is ring your preferred Taplow conveyancing lawyer and ask if they are on the Halifax panel. If they are not approved you have a couple of choices open to you here:
- Carry on with your preferred Taplow property lawyer but Halifax will undoubtedly appoint a solicitor from their conveyancing panel. The net impact is additional fees together with likely delay.
- Get a fresh lawyer to act in the purchase, ensuring that they are on the Halifax conveyancing panel.
- Convince your lawyer to apply to join the lender panel.